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Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,205

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,797

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,646

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $37,950
Base Invoice $30,860 $34,649
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Cargo net 70 49
Rear bumper protector 95  
AWD   1,450
Roof rack crossbars   229
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   280
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Cargo net 45 32
Rear bumper protector 61  
AWD   1,325
Roof rack crossbars   150
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   175
Options (change) 2,360 2,207
Options (change) 1,936 1,807
Destination 850 845
Total Price $36,205 $41,002
Total Invoice $33,646 $37,301

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,701
Model Year20152013
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/55-19
Total Price$36,205$41,002
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,155$41,002
Total Invoice$33,646$37,301
Adjustments for Features-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,600$37,301

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152013
ModelOutbackHighlander
Trim3.6R LimitedLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Removable second-row console $200
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,965$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-460

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152013
ModelOutbackHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in109.8 in
Length189.6 in188.4 in
Width72.4 in75.2 in
Height66.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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